The wait for *The Witcher 4* extends into 2027, and it seems *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* from Naughty Dog will follow a similar timeline. According to Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier on ResetEra, fans won't see either game released next year. This suggests that, like *The Witcher 4*, *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* might not hit the shelves until 2027 at the earliest. As with *The Witcher 4*, there's speculation about whether *Intergalactic* will target the PlayStation 5, the anticipated PlayStation 6, or perhaps be a cross-gen title.

If *Intergalactic* launches directly on the PS6, Naughty Dog could be seen as bypassing the PS5 generation entirely for new releases. Up to now, the studio has focused on ports, remasters, and remakes for Sony's current-gen console, including *The Last of Us Part II*, *Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection*, *The Last of Us Part I*, and *The Last of Us Part II Remastered*.

Naughty Dog unveiled *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* at The Game Awards 2024, boasting a star-studded cast with Tati Gabrielle from the *Uncharted* movie as protagonist Jordan A. Mun, and Kumail Nanjiani of *Marvel's Eternals* as Colin Graves. Fans have meticulously analyzed the trailer to identify additional cast members, with a crew photo hinting at an expansive ensemble.

Earlier this month, *The Last of Us* director Neil Druckmann shared more insights into *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet*. In a candid interview with Alex Garland, the writer behind the zombie film *28 Days Later*, Druckmann revealed that *Intergalactic* has been in development for four years. He humorously noted the backlash they received for creative choices in *The Last of Us Part II*, but expressed a desire to explore a less controversial theme with *Intergalactic*: faith and religion.

Set in an alternate historical timeline, *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* revolves around a significant religion that has evolved over time. The narrative follows protagonist Jordan A. Mun, a bounty hunter who crash-lands on a mysterious planet where communication ceased 600 years ago. Druckmann aims to immerse players in an environment where they feel lost and must unravel the planet's history to escape.

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Assuming a 2027 release, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet will have been in development for six years. Despite the long wait, Druckmann assured IGN on the red carpet at The Last of Us Season 2 premiere that the game is not only playable but "really good." He teased that what has been shown so far is just the tip of the iceberg, promising a deep and engaging experience.